Port of Boston
| Port of Boston | |
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Long Wharf in downtown Boston, once the main commercial wharf within the port, but now used by ferries and cruise boats. | |
Interactive map of Port of Boston | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Boston, Suffolk County, MA |
| Coordinates | 42°21′48.96″N 71°2′11.77″W / 42.3636000°N 71.0366028°W |
| Details | |
| Operated by | Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) |
| Owned by | Government of Massachusetts |
| Type of harbour | Natural/artificial |
| Size of harbour | 500 acres (200 ha) |
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| Port Director | Lauren Gleason |
| Draft depth | 40 feet |
| Air draft | Unrestricted |
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| Website www.massport.com | |
The Port of Boston (AMS Seaport Code: 0401, UN/LOCODE: US BOS) is a major seaport located in Boston Harbor and adjacent to the City of Boston. It is the largest port in Massachusetts and one of the principal ports on the East Coast of the United States.
The Port of Boston was historically important for the growth of the City of Boston, and was originally located in what is now the downtown area of the city, called Long Wharf. Land reclamation and conversion to other uses means that the downtown area no longer handles commercial traffic, although there is still considerable ferry and leisure usage at Long Wharf. Today the principal cargo handling facilities are located in the Boston neighborhoods of Charlestown, East Boston, and South Boston, and in the neighboring city of Everett. The Port of Boston has also been an entry point for many immigrants.